Detroit Lions OTs Corey Hilliard and LaAdrian Waddle appear to be getting an equal shot at the starting right tackle job. Hilliard worked with the first-team offense Monday, July 28, and Waddle worked with the top unit Tuesday, July 29.

The Lions would be comfortable heading into the 2014 season with OT LaAdrian Waddle and OT Corey Hilliard as their right tackles, according to general manager Martin Mayhew, who says both players played "really good football" for the team last season. Detroit will not likely pursue an upgrade in free agency, but the club could be open to adding a tackle early in the draft if the opportunity arises.

Detroit Lions OT Jason Fox (groin) left the game Sunday, Sept. 8, against the Minnesota Vikings because of a groin injury. Detroit is trying to replace both starting tackles from last season after OT Jeff Backus retired and OT Gosder Cherilus left via free agency. Fox and 2012 first-round draft pick Riley Reiff are expected to play bigger roles this year. No further details were available about his condition. Corey Hilliard would be next in line if Fox cannot play in future games.

Detroit Lions OG Dylan Gandy and OT Corey Hilliard could start in the first preseason game because they were working with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, Aug. 8. Gandy lined up at right guard while Hilliard worked at right tackle.